Autonomous Neurology OT Specialist with Discharge Focus

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to assess and manage patients with highly complex neurological conditions. The role involves autonomous caseload management, supervision of junior staff, and close collaboration with health and social care partners.

Registration with HCPC and post-qualifying neurology experience are required. You will conduct complex assessments, plan treatment, and contribute to service development while ensuring

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in a neurological setting.
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Active engagement in post-registration professional development or courses.
• Experience of discharge planning and liaison with health, social care and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex standardised and non-standardised assessments of functional ability, cognition, home situation and psychological issues, liaising with senior staff for highly complex patients.
• Prioritise and organise own caseload and develop individualised treatment interventions under the supervision of Highly Specialist OTs.
• Carry out discharge home visits with health and social care agencies to identify equipment and care needs.
• Identify and refer patients to appropriate onward services.
• Clinically supervise junior OT staff, assistants, technical instructors and students.
• Assist the Lead OT and Highly Specialist OTs in providing, monitoring and developing the service in line with government and trust initiatives.

Skills

Neurology knowledge

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to assess and manage patients with highly complex neurological conditions. The role involves autonomous caseload management, supervision of junior staff, and close collaboration with health and social care partners.

Registration with HCPC and post-qualifying neurology experience are required. You will conduct complex assessments, plan treatment, and contribute to service development while ensuring